Justin Kahn

It’s time to take a look at Alto and its new wood iPhone 14 cases. The brand is a new one for us around here but it caught our eye recently with its laser engraved artwork, natural burl wood aesthetics, and what is an overall unique approach to iPhone cases. The small family operation delivers hand-crafted, made to order cases for a range of smartphones out there, iOS and Android, but it is now ready to begin customizing iPhone sheaths for all of Apple’s recently-unveiled handsets. Head below for a closer look at the Alto iPhone 14 case options. 

The new Spigen iPhone 14 case collection is beginning to emerge. After featuring and getting to go hands-on with its previous-generation Apple handset cases, Spigen is easily one of the best options in the $14 to $30 price range, and its latest designs for iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and Pro Max have now arrived. Alongside its mainstay designs making a return for this year’s models, it is also introducing the new Rugged Armor MagFit with a revamped design alongside options like the Cryo Armor that features a high-tech look made to dissipate device heat. Head below for a closer look at the now live Spigen iPhone 14 case collection.

Update: The new blue edition of the Xbox Elite 2 Core controller has now emerged and is up for pre-order at Amazon for $140 shipped…There’s also a new red model up for pre-order now too.

Update: Pre-orders for the new Xbox Elite 2 Core controller and the V2 Components Pack are now live on Amazon at $130 and $60 shipped. 

After Sony introduced the new DualSense Edge, Microsoft has now unveiled a new Xbox Elite 2 Core controller. More of an update to the existing Xbox pro controller (in some ways), which will seemingly remain in the current-generation lineup, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core base model comes in at a more affordable price tag than its predecessor with interchangeable sticks, domes, and more that are purchased separately. Head below for a closer look at the new Xbox Elite 2 Core controller. 

The RDS Game Traveller Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch cases are now up for pre-order. The officially licensed accessories are now available for purchase just days ahead of the release of Splatoon 3 this Friday, making for notable companions to Nintendo’s new OLED console themed after its upcoming squid shooter if you’re not going to take the first party route. Pre-orders are now live on on the new Game Traveller Splatoon 3 designs via Amazon, and you can get a closer look with more details down below. 

Amazon and Adorama are now offering the V-MODA x Rolling Stones Crossfade 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones at $129.99 shipped in all three designs. These sets are essentially the V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones you know and love just with a small decal on the ear cups. They launched at CES earlier this year for $280 and are now seeing a massive up to $150 price drop. This is a new Amazon all-time low, $70 under the sale price now available directly from V-MODA, and the best we can find. Head over to our hands-on video review for a closer look and down below for more. 

Update: The new Gray Camouflage DualSense controller, 3D headset, and PS5 cover are now up for pre-order directly from Sony with free shipping for PS Plus members. 

After debuting its new pro-grade DualSense Edge recently, Sony has now announced the Gray Camouflage Collection coming to its PS5 family of accessories. Set to join the rest of the now available galaxy-inspired color lineup of standard model DualSense game pads and PlayStation 5 console covers, today Sony is showing off the new stealthy camo treatment coming to its controllers, Pulse 3D wireless headset, and covers for both the all-digital PS5 and the disc drive-equipped model. Head below for a closer look at the launch trailer for the new PS5 Gray Camouflage Collection.

IK Multimedia is known best due to its relatively affordable gear for music producers, beat makers, and content creators, but it’s going pro with its latest iLoud Precision studio monitors. The iLoud monitors have come a long way since we reviewed the original models way back in 2017 – fast forward through a number of iterations including the original MTM range, and now we have the much higher-end, pro-grade iLoud Precision lineup. The new studio speakers continue the brand’s work in monitor emulation and room calibration alongside a series of upgrades to deliver its most pro-grade solution yet. Head below for a closer look. 

The magazine Labor Day deals have arrived. DiscountMags is ready to get in on the holiday savings with its annual Labor Day sale now live and offering some solid price drops. While many of the magazine prices have been a touch more expensive across 2022, the DiscountMags magazine Labor Day deals are bringing the price back down closer to what we are used to. Featuring everything from Sports Illustrated and Men’s/Women’s Health to GQ, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, Macworld, and many more, deals start from just over $4 with many of the most popular titles in the $5 range. Head below a closer look and notable pricing on Wired magazine. 

Update: The September PlayStation Plus FREE games detailed below are now live for all subscribers.

Sony has now revealed the September PlayStation Plus free monthly games as well as some of the new titles coming to the Extra and Premium tiers. Everything kicks off next week on September 6, 2022 with three new freebie titles for all PlayStation subscribers alongside of new AAA titles coming to its on-demand game streaming service including Deathloop and Assassin’s Creed Origins, all of which is detailed below. 

Today, Audio-Technica is releasing its new AT-LP3XBT turntable. Old school record players have become increasingly popular over the years, whether it’s to enjoy the warm analog audio of older records, new releases coming to vinyl, or just as a notable piece of furniture in the living room. The new Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT turntable delivers on all of that and more with a classic aesthetic and some modern-day extras like wireless Bluetooth connectivity. Head below for a closer look at the latest entry to the Audio-Technica turntable lineup. 

The new 8BitDo Ultimate Controller models have arrived. 8BitDo makes some of the most popular third-party controllers out there for a broad range of platforms (just about all of them) and it is now introducing its new Ultimate pro-grade solution. The brand already makes a series of gamepads for Switch, Windows, mobile platforms, the latest Xbox variants, and more, but the new 8BitDo Ultimate Controller will support all of them alongside included charging docks, various colorways, and more. Now available for pre-order, you can head below for more details. 

It has been busy couple of weeks in the world of PlayStation with price hikes, the new DualSense Edge controller, PS VR2 details, and now, a new PlayStation 5 model spotted down under. Sony made some minor internal adjustments to its PS5 last year, but a 2022 model has been spotted in the wild just after the company dished up some unfortunate news of global price hikes (other than in the US) to the MSRPs on its flagship consoles. Head below for more details. 

A new PowerA Nintendo Switch charger launches today. The brand is easily among the most popular officially licensed third-party Nintendo Switch gear makers, including everything from its massive range of themed wired and wireless controllers to charging gear, Joy-con grips, protection travel cases, and more. It also delivers some of the lowest prices across many of these categories with regular sales on Amazon, and today we are looking the latest edition to the collection with the new dual controller PowerA Nintendo Switch charger. Head below for more details. 

Earlier this month mophie launched its latest lineup of power and charging gear headlined by the new powerstation pro. The new high-end charging solution boasts some relatively impressive specs with the ability to carry an entire work day’s worth of extra charge for your MacBook and an additional 72 hours for an Apple handset. A notable fabric exterior is joined by a pair of USB-C ports and up to 45W of charging juice, but is it worth the $150 price of entry? Head below for our mophie powerstation pro review in the latest edition of Tested with 9to5Toys. 

After bringing some of its in-house IP to PC systems, Sony is expanding to your phones and tablets with the newly created PlayStation Studios Mobile Division, it announced today. The news comes along with an acquisition of mobile development house Savage Game Studios and is pointing at Sony potentially bringing some of its major intellectual gaming properties to an iPhone, Android device or iPad near you in the future. Head below for more details. 

Amazon is looking to acquire EA, according to recent reports. As part of its continued efforts to take over the world – it just recently bought iRobot for $1.7 billion as well – Amazon is rumored to have an annoucenment for later today that will detail its potential acquisition of gaming sports giant EA. While rumors of such a deal have been floating around the internet as of late with mentions of Apple and Disney on the receiving end, inside sources are claiming the online retail giant has finally put an offer on paper. More details below. 

While rumors had surfaced previously, Sony more or less came out of just about nowhere to announce its new PlayStation DualSense Edge pro controller. Unveiled as part of the Gamescom show earlier this week, it is Sony’s first-ever pro controller designed to take on the likes of Xbox now aging Elite Pro V2 variant that has been around for years. With what appears to be deep user customization options, both in terms of software and hardware, we thought it would be a good idea to take a deep dive on everything we know so far about the upcoming PlayStation DualSense Edge pro controller below. 

A PlayStation 5 price increase is on the way. Unlike the Xbox Series S and Series X machines, locking down a PlayStation 5 at regular price is still quite difficult, despite some of the direct offers that have come available in the last week or so. But it appears things are going to get worse before they get better once again as Sony has now officially announced a price increase on a machine millions of gamers still haven’t even had a chance to purchase yet. The only real glimmer at the end of tunnel here is for US gamers, as it looks as though the price hike will only apply outside of the United States, for now. Head below for more. 

Samsung is unleashing its next-generation internal storage today with the new 990 PRO SSD lineup. Described as the company’s latest high-performance NVMe SSD, it is based on the PCIe 4.0 architecture with “lightning-fast speeds and superior power efficiency” as a follow-up to the 980 PRO heat sink edition – be sure to check out our tutorial review for installing one in your PlayStation 5. Clocking in with even faster transfer rate speeds than its predecessor alongside options with and without the heat sink, you can get a closer look at the new Samsung 990 PRO SSD lineup below. 

Much like previous rumors suggested, Sony has now officially unveiled the DualSense Edge wireless controller for PlayStation 5 – the first-ever pro-grade ultra-customizable controller developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Years of anticipation from PlayStation gamers alongside Microsoft’s competitor Elite series models have finally fueled the folks at Sony to develop and deliver what is essentially the very first official PlayStation pro controller. Head below for more details on the DualSense Edge wireless controller for PlayStation 5. 

While not the exact PlayStation VR2 release date we were hoping for, it is now confirmed for next year. As anticipation ramps up for Sony’s PlayStation VR2 platform, we now have a better idea of when it will hit store shelves. Details on the system have been coming slowly but surely over the last year or so, but we now know PlayStation VR2 will indeed release in 2023, according to recent social posts from Sony on its Japanese Twitter account and on Instagram. Head below for more details. 

Neumann, founded over 100 years ago, has been making and delivering some of the best audio production gear out there for a long time and has now just unveiled its latest KH 150 studio monitors. While best known for its world-class microphones – many of which can cost several thousands of dollars with slightly more consumer-friendly options in the sub $1,000 range – Neumann also has a lauded lineup of studio monitors that is being expanded today, with the latest model alongside some interesting built-in DSP features, a first for this family of products. Head below for a closer look. 

The full SEGA Genesis Mini 2 game list has now been unveiled. After being officially announced during a livestream back at the beginning of June, SEGA’s continuation of the mini console craze will kick off this fall when the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 launches in late October. Though pre-orders went live last month, we still didn’t have the complete game list yet. But that changes today as SEGA has taken to its official YouTube channel to unveil the complete 60-game library the miniature SEGA console will ship with. Head below for that reveal trailer, the complete SEGA Genesis Mini 2 game list, and more details. 

Audio-Technica has now unveiled the next-generation of its popular AT2020USB+ with the new AT2020USB-X USB mic. Audio-Technica, founded in 1962, has been delivering high-quality recording gear at reasonable prices for years now – I use one of its ATH4050 XLR mics in my home studio – and its AT2020 USB option quickly became one of the more popular models out there when it launched years ago. Fast-forward to today, and the brand is ready to take the design to the next level with the release of the new AT2020USB-X variant. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

After launching its first new band in years back in March, Pad & Quill is back at it again with its new Apple Watch Field Strap. Debuting today, Pad & Quill is setting the all-leather treatment aside to some degree to deliver a rugged Apple Watch strap made mostly of US ballistic nylon for all models of the popular wearable. Best of all, pre-orders are now live with a solid 20% discount code available below. Hit the jump for more details. 

It’s time to take a closer hands-on look at the latest from PowerA in our MOGA XP5-i Plus Bluetooth iPhone Controller review. PowerA unleashed its new mobile iPhone controller recently and we have now had enough time to give it a good run for its money to see what it’s all about. Delivering passthrough charging for Apple Arcade and iPhone cloud gamers, the new MOGA XP5-i Plus Bluetooth Controller combines a traditional gamepad with the brand’s gaming clip for an all-in-one mobile gaming setup, but is it worth the $80 price of entry? Head below for more. 

Today, ZAGG is introducing its latest Rugged Pro Connect iPad keyboard case. ZAGG has been a mainstay in the Apple gear accessory space for many years, and its latest is specifically geared toward to 10.2-inch iPad models (Gen 7, 8, and 9). The new ZAGG Rugged Pro Connect iPad keyboard case, as the name suggests, is designed with durability in mind to be what the brand refers to as “anything-proof,” whether you’re a healthcare professional or just someone that needs to able to wipe down their case on a regular basis. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

After being pretty quite over the last month or so, much of Amazon’s in-house tech is now seeing some solid price drops. After seeing its smart Echo displays go on sale ahead of this morning’s Kindle reader deals at up to $50 off, we also saw some of the best prices of the year hit the Fire TV streaming gear and now it’s time for its Fire tablets. Amazon’s Fire tabs are among the more affordable options on the market for bringing home a portable web browsing and media consumption device, ranging from the smaller 7-inch models right up to its flagship Fire HD 10, you’ll even find models made specifically for kids with solid 2-year replacement guarantees. While some of the tablets on sale today were slightly lower during the Prime Day festivities, others are now matching those prices with everything now at the lowest listings since then alongside up to 50% in savings. Head below for a closer look at today’s Amazon Fire tablet deals. 

Arcade1Up is putting its brand new NFL BLITZ arcade machine up for pre-order today. The brand says the NFL Blitz cabinet is one of its “most requested home arcade machines ever,” and it has finally arrived. Pre-loaded with three BLITZ titles to bring some arcade-style gridiron action to your game room, it also features all of the usual Arcade1Up touches with complete cabinet artwork, and it even ships with a limited edition bonus collectible NFL BLITZ Legends cap (the first 1,000 orders). Head below for a closer look. 

Alongside the rest of this weekend’s console price drops, Amazon, GameStop, and others have launched some notable Switch game deals today. Now marked down up to 33%, you’ll find deals on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party, and more as well as new Amazon all-time low pricing on Mario Golf: Super Rush and WarioWare: Get It Together!. While deals on Nintendo’s Game & Watch Zelda handheld console continue, this is a notable opportunity to fill out your Switch catalogue with some first-party titles at solid prices. Head below for a closer look at this weekend’s Nintendo Switch game deals.

Today we are taking a look at the brand new Casely Crayola iPhone case collection alongside the new AirPods covers. We have featured the brand around here a number of times because of the wild designs and patterns, and today it’s time for its latest crossover collaboration with Crayola. Featuring covers for all of Apple’s earbuds as well as iPhone 13 series devices and previous-generation devices going all the way back to Series 6, if you’re not planning on upgrading to iPhone 14 next month, it might be worth taking a closer look at the vibrant new Casely Crayola iPhone case collection below alongside our exclusive discount code. 

The HORI Splatoon 3 gear is now up for pre-order ahead of Nintendo’s squid shooter splashing down in early September. Much like HORI’s Pokémon Legends: Arceus Switch accessories, the new Splatoon 3 gear delivers some officially licensed carriers inked out in themed iconography to celebrate the upcoming release. After Nintendo’s 30-minute presentation on the upcoming title yesterday, now’s a perfect time to take a closer look at the latest HORI Splatoon 3 Switch accessories. Head below for all of the details. 

It’s time to take a look at the best on-the-go storage out there, from the SanDisk Extreme portable SSD to the latest from Samsung, and some of the best bang for your buck options. We have had a chance to go hands on with a number of options over the years as well as some of the most sought-after options on the market as of late, and some clear front runners have emerged for folks looking to scoop one up today. While the latest PNY models sit in a nice middle ground for those looking to save some cash, the SanDisk Extreme portable SSDs and Samsung’s T-series lineup still remain some of our favorite options, especially considering how often they go on sale. But there are some other solutions out there that deliver some serious value for the price. Head below for a closer look at our picks for the best portable SSDs – some of which are seeing some solid price drops right now. 

Update: The Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere FREE demo pre-order eShop page is now live. “A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere demo. Everyone who downloads the demo will receive a code redeemable for a 7-day free trial. Code redemption begins 8/25/22 and must be redeemed before 11:59pm PT on 8/31/22.” 

The Nintendo Splatoon 3 Direct showcase is set to kick off in just a few minutes now. With pre-orders already live and the new themed console on the way, Nintendo is ready to ink the next details on its upcoming squid shooter in today’s dedicated showcase. Now set for release on September 9, 2022, we are just under a month away from the launch date and Nintendo is set to dish up some of what will likely be the final pre-release details in today’s Splatoon 3 Direct showcase. 

After launching its Razer Kishi V2 competitor last month, PowerA is out with its latest cloud iOS gaming controller, the PowerA MOGA XP5-i Plus Controller. Delivering a familiar form-factor for the lineup, it combines an Xbox-style Bluetooth controller with an onboard clip to securely and ergonomically fix your iPhone atop with an ideal, adjustable viewing angle. The MFi iOS gaming controller from PowerA is now available for purchase on Amazon and directly on the official site. Head below for more details. 

Today we are taking a look at the new SANDMARC Cinema Slider – a sort of portable metal dolly system for iPhoneographers. The new Cinema Slider might not be for your average iPhone photographer, but as filmmaking and content creation using the handsets millions of folks are already carrying around continues to grow in popularity, SANDMARC’s lineup of lenses attachments, tripod gear, and now, the new Cinema Slider help to deliver pro-grade visual effects without entirely breaking the bank. Now available for purchase directly from SANDMARC, you can get a closer look, more details, and a 9to5Toys-exclusive discount down below. 

With Amazon looking to drop some serious cash to acquire iRobot, it seems like a fitting time to showcase some of the best robot vacuums out there. After bringing the Ring smart gear under its wings, Amazon has now announced that it will be dishing out $1.7 billion to acquire iRobot, makers of the high-end Roomba robot vacuum solution, in an all-cash deal. iRobot’s Roomba line has been a major player in the autonomous cleaning space for quite a few years now, delivering a series of notable tech to your smart home in the process. But over time, several other brands have given it a run for its money. Some of these are at even lower price points with equally successful results, especially for folks who are just looking for something to keep the floors dust-free without getting overly technical. With today’s acquisition announcement, we thought it might be a good time to highlight some of our favorite Roomba alternatives as part of our latest roundup of the best robot vacuums. Head below for a closer look. 

New Pikachu shoes have surfaced in collaboration with Clarks, makers of the iconic Wallabees. We love a good Pokémon cross campaign around here, whether it’s CASETiFY’s latest Pokémon collection, the Converse collaboration that dropped back in May, or those more subtle adidas sneakers we saw before that, but today it’s Clarks’s turn. Head below for a closer look at the latest in Pokémon footwear with the new Clarks Pikachu shoes. 

Beyerdynamic is offering some deep deals on its B-stock headphones and audio gear with full 2-year warranties attached (more details on this below). One standout offer is on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Over-Ear Closed Studio Headphones for $89 shipped. Regularly $179 new and usually fetching closer to $149 at Amazon, this is a deep deal on a particularly solid pair of content creator/home studio headphones. Today’s offer is easily one of the best prices we have tracked. I use them everyday and am a big fan of both the sound quality (especially in critical listening scenarios) and the comfortable plushy ear cups on the German-engineered cans. This is the 80-ohm set that delivers a good all around performance without the need of any kind of DAC or headphone amp as well. Head below for more details on the B-stock Beyerdynamic gear and more deals. 

The Samsung Gaming Hub is getting another major upgrade today with the launch of Amazon’s Luna streaming service. After launching back in June of this year, Samsung is seriously bolstering its built-in gaming capabilities with the inclusion of Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming that launched last month, the NVIDIA GeForce platform, and now, Amazon’s Luna streaming service. Head below for more details on Luna landing in the Samsung Gaming Hub. 

After going hands-on with its Pro Edition tripod last month, SANDMARC is expanding its iPhoneography lineup today with the new Cloud Diffusion iPhone lens attachment filters. Designed to deliver that dreamy filmic look to your photography and videos, the SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filter is compatible with just about all iPhone models ranging all the way back to the 5 series devices with a standard clip-on approach. Now available for pre-sale directly from the official site, you can even land a solid discount on your order with our exclusive 9to5Toys promo code. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

It’s time to dive into our 2022 edition podcast equipment list. With so many folks stepping into the space, whether it’s in a professional capacity or just as a hobby for beginners, it can be a daunting task to choose which podcast microphone and other gear you really need to get going in the right direction. It’s seeming like every even mildly audio-focused brand has an interface and a USB microphone available these days. So we thought we would organize some of the gear we have had a chance to go hands-on with (in some form or other) to help answer some frequently asked questions and to demystify some of the details for digital audio beginners and those just getting started in the podcasting space. Below, you’ll find a series of podcast equipment and gear to get you off on the right foot as well as ways to save some serious cash when first getting started. 

V-MODA is unveiling its next-generation flagship product today with the new Crossfade 3 wireless headphones. The brand says the new Crossfades elevate “the highly rated V-MODA sound with new audio refinements that deliver the most immersive… experience ever.” The same premium build is present and accounted for here alongside improved battery life, enhanced codec support, and something the brand refers to as “evolved sound.” Head below for a closer look and more details. 

Yamaha is entering the game streaming space with its first-ever game streaming audio mixer. While there are loads of notable options out there when it comes to streaming and running audio for your game-centric rig, the new ZG01 Gaming Mixer from Yamaha has a number of interesting tricks up its sleeve. For everyone from casual players to eSports pros and Twitch broadcasters, the new streaming audio mixer delivers USB audio interface action alongside mic/vocal effects, 3D surround sound, and “competitive-gaming focus modes,” among other things. Head below for more details. 

Today we are taking a look at the new Backbone One PlayStation Edition. The original Backbone One is widely considered to be one of, if not, the best mobile gaming controller for iPhone, but the company has now teamed up with Sony to unveil what is essentially the first official iPhone controller for PlayStation. Head below for more details and a closer look at the new Backbone One PlayStation Edition.